Wednesday, July 4, 9:45 p.m.—RUTLAND—Don’t miss the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Fireworks Extravaganza in celebration of Independence Day on Wednesday, July 4. The pyrotechnics begin promptly at 9:45 p.m. at the Vermont State Fairgrounds, 175 S. Main St. The Rutland County Agricultural […]
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Scott announces school safety task force: Students locally, nationwide walk out of schools in protest, memorializing victims
By Katy Savage RUTLAND—Gov. Phil Scott started a speech before members of the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce and Rutland Economic Development Fund Monday, March 12, by addressing what he called “the elephant in the room.” About a month ago, […]
Attracting residents, workers emphasized at leg breakfast
By Katy Savage RUTLAND—Gov. Phil Scott emphasized the need to reverse Vermont’s declining population trend during a legislative breakfast at the Franklin Conference Center on Monday, March 12. “For years we’ve seen, on average, six fewer workers in our workforce, three […]
A real feud is coming to Rutland
RUTLAND—The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is excited to present the Real Rutland Feud, an event that will pit local businesses against each other in an effort to raise funds for the Regional Marketing Initiative. This new annual event will […]
Regional marketing campaign pitches “Real Rutland”
By Alan Keays/ VTDigger A marketing initiative aimed at boosting Rutland County’s declining population as well as helping the region land more tourists aims to show people the “Real Rutland.” The “Real Rutland” campaign was unveiled Thursday night at the […]
Rutland report
By Lani Duke Chamber annual meeting looking at Rutland positives RUTLAND—Good things are happening in Rutland, Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mary Cohen told the Rutland Herald. The Chamber’s annual meeting Oct. 19 in the Paramount Theatre features […]
Tom Huebner named Chamber Business Leader of the Year 2017
RUTLAND—The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Tom Huebner, president & CEO of the Rutland Regional Medical Center, has been chosen the “Business Leader of the Year 2017.” The award will be presented at the Chamber’s annual […]
Business leaders, Mayor attempt to ease conflict over refugees
By Adam Federman, VTDigger.org RUTLAND — Business organizations are urging local political and community leaders to resolve their differences on the question of refugee resettlement for the good of the city’s reputation. The Rutland Economic Development Corp. and the Rutland […]
RRCC annual golf classic hits GMNGC Friday
Friday, May 20 at 1:30 p.m. — KILLINGTON — The Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce’s 31st annual golf classic fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, May 20 at Green Mountain National Golf Course in Killington. The day will include a shotgun start at […]
The Rutland Chamber board chooses interim executive director
RUTLAND–Mary Cohen, a longtime NeighborWorks and community leader, was appointed Wednesday, March 23, to be interim executive director of the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce, effective April 1. She fills the position left vacant by the resignation of Tom Donahue. […]